Teradata University Network Offers Free Training Towards Technical Certification

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Teradata University Network, in conjunction with Teradata (NYSE: TDC), the analytic data solutions company, is now offering free web-based certification training for students seeking to make themselves attractive candidates for analytic data jobs or a wide range of other jobs that today require data-driven decision-making.

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The industry-recognized Teradata Certification Professional Program advances Teradata knowledge and skills. Teradata University Network provides students the opportunity to certify in a choice of two baseline Teradata Certifications: Teradata Certified Professional for those who are interested or work in IT and certification validates their abilities to use Teradata technology to further advance business strategy; and Teradata Certified Associates for those who are interested or work in a business role that requires a conceptual understanding of Teradata technology. Students can study to become a Teradata Certified Professional or Certified Associate through the free online program.

"Our intent is to build an analytic talent pipeline that our customers can access to meet their critical need for skilled analytics professionals. This free online training will help universities prepare students to become skilled analytics employees," said Teradata Chief Learning Officer Jim Stewart.